Raiders Reject Trade Calls and Keep Maxx Crosby Through Deadline

Overview

• The Raiders told teams that called about Maxx Crosby and kept him on the roster through the Tuesday trade deadline, declining to move their veteran edge defender.
• Baltimore had reached a deal to acquire Crosby for two first‑round picks but backed out days later after a physical raised concerns about his long‑term knee outlook.
• Crosby publicly said he expects to stay with the Raiders and praised rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, even after being shut down last season and posting frustration on social media.
• Pro Football Focus grades and game data show Crosby remains highly productive this season, with an 85.0 PFF defensive grade and strong pressure and QB‑hit totals across 539 snaps.
• The Raiders did trade Kirk Cousins at the deadline and are entering a roster transition, and at least one NFL executive predicts Crosby could still be moved before his contract ends which would yield draft capital for a rebuild.